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RCFP analyzes Florida legislation aimed at revisiting defamation law
If passed, the bills would significantly harm journalism in Florida.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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Mass surveillance threatens reporting that relies on confidential sources
RCFP is arguing for the reversal of a district court decision in a case challenging mass surveillance by NSA.By Basma HumadiCategorized in Protecting sources and materials
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Free press groups petition Attorney General on behalf of journalist James Risen
More than 100,000 people, including 20 Pulitzer Prize winners, signed a petition submitted to President Obama and Attorney General Eric…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Supreme Court requires police to obtain warrants before searching cell phones
The Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision in favor of digital privacy Wednesday that says police generally need a…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Sen. Wyden speaks out against new policy restricting access to intelligence sources
On the Senate floor this week Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., praised new statutory protections for intelligence agency whistleblowers, but expressed…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Bill to strengthen Colorado shield law fails in committee
A bill that would have strengthened the Colorado shield law did not garner sufficient votes in the state's Senate Judiciary…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Colorado considers bill to bolster reporter shield law
The Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee considered a bill Wednesday that would strengthen the Colorado reporter shield law. Colorado Sen. Bernie…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee and 42 news organizations argue that New York law should protect reporter in Colorado shooting case
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by 42 other news organizations and associations, argued in a friend-of-the-court…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Fox News reporter may return to Colo. courtroom to defend confidential sources
Subpoenaed Fox News journalist Jana Winter will have to return to a Colorado courtroom to possibly testify about who gave…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee exec director warns of chilling effect as government tracks reporters' sources without subpoenas
Federal subpoenas of reporters could wane as the administration finds other ways to track down their confidential sources, writes Reporters…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials